Panasonic AK-UC3300 4K Studio Camera HDR System

Panasonic AK-UC3300GJ/AK-UC3300GSJ 4K Studio Camera 

Overwhelming image quality with a resolution of 2,000 TV lines.

Panasonic AK-UC3300 4K Studio camera is equipped with a large 11.14-megapixel 4K image sensor and uses oversampling to achieves horizontal and vertical resolution of 2,000 TV lines. An S/N ratio of 62 dB or higher is maintained with a high sensitivity of F10/59.94 Hz, F11/50 Hz enabling shooting of expressive, high-quality video.

High-Quality 4K & HDR Pictures

• 11.14-megapixel 4K Image Sensor
• 4K/HD Multi-format Support
• B4 Mount
• Built-in Optical Filter
• HDR (High Dynamic Range)
• Wide Color Range with ITU-R BT.2020
• Various Shooting Functions

11.14-megapixel 4K Image Sensor

With a large 11.14-megapixel 4K image sensor, high sensitivity of F10/59.94 Hz, F11/50 Hz (2,000 lx) and low noise with an S/N ratio of 62 dB or higher are achieved. In addition, oversampling achieves a resolution of 2,000 TV lines in the horizontal and vertical directions for a richly detailed high-resolution images.

4K/HD Multi-format Support

Multiple 4K/HD formats are supported, enabling use adapted to the operation application.

B4 Mount

The 2/3 lens can be used without an external adaptor, and the internal lens is specially designed for large sensors, ensuring high video quality. This new acquisition method maximizes the effectiveness of incident light.

Built-in Optical Filter

The internal ND filter can be used in various shooting environments.

ND filters: Through, 1/4, 1/16, 1/64

HDR (High Dynamic Range)

HDR mode provides rich gradation to render contrast, color and shadow in highlights and dark image areas that could not previously be reproduced due to overexposure and black defects respectively, resulting in more realistic image quality. Variable HDR that makes optimal adjustments for a wide dynamic range is supported. In addition, it is possible to configure a system supporting simultaneous 4K HDR/SDR in order to handle production environments with both. The SDR signal can suppress blown-out highlights with the offset gain function from the HDR, and the same knee adjustment as for HDR can be performed for highlights.

Wide Color Range with ITU-R BT.2020

Panasonic AK-UC3300 4k camera is compatible with ITU-R BT.2020, a color space that can recreate almost every color in the natural world, enabling visual expression with excellent color reproduction.

HD Hi-Speed Mode Support

• Low-skew Shooting
• Digital Extender (2x)
• Chromatic Aberration Compensation (CAC)
• Focus Assist Functions
• Flash Band Correction
• Diverse Color Correction Functions
• Skin Tone Detail Correction
• Shockless Gain
• Detailed Settings and Functions Optimized for Operability

HD Hi-Speed Mode Support

2x high-speed shooting is supported in 1080p, 1080i and 720p.

HD Hi-Speed output (when in Hi-Speed mode)

1080/59.94p-120fps, 1080/50p-100fps, 1080/59.94i-120fps, 1080/50i-100fps, 720/59.94p-120fps, 720/50p-100fps

Low-skew Shooting

Panasonic AK-UC3300 4K Studio Camera supports a high reading speed of 1/100 of a second, compared to 1/60 of a second on standard cameras. The skewing characteristic of MOS sensors has been reduced by reading out the MOS sensor signal at high speed.

Digital Extender (2x)

Video image size is doubled by the digital signal processing circuit, enabling high-magnification shooting even with low-magnification lenses. Sufficient resolution is maintained even when the image is magnified and the light reduction seen with extender lenses is prevented.

Chromatic Aberration Compensation (CAC)

This exclusive technology utilizes communication between the lens and camera to deploy a sophisticated algorithm that automatically compensates for registration errors caused by lens chromatic aberration and minimizes the circumjacent blur.

Focus Assist Functions

Quick and accurate focusing is supported with focus assist functions such as Focus Bar (indicates focus level), Focus-in-Red (uses color to indicate areas in focus), MAG (magnifies central portion), and Square (shows focus status of screen as a whole). Lenses with auto focus and focus assist capabilities are also supported. The Remote Operation Panel (ROP) can also be used to focus and zoom while using the digital lens.

Flash Band Correction

The problem of flash bands (a phenomenon whereby dark and light areas are produced in the same frame when the flash is released) is resolved by the high-precision flash band detection and correction of the camera signal processing LSI.

Diverse Color Correction Functions

In addition to EBU and NTSC preset color matrices, users can perform 12-pole color correction and individual adjustment of saturation and hue with a linear matrix. In addition, the separate skin color adjustment function (Skin Correction) enables more fine-tuned color expression.

Skin Tone Detail Correction

Tone down wrinkles and blemishes in on air personalities to beautifully shoot natural skin tones. Not limited to skin tones, this correction feature can be applied to any hue phase and can define three independent tone ranges for correction. A function to select and directly adjust a specific color is also included.

Shockless Gain

It is possible to smoothly transition the image changes that occur when the gain is changed. In addition, with the 0.1 dB step master gain adjustment function, you can fine tune the adjustments to match the scene being shot.

Detailed Settings and Functions Optimized for Operability

• For camera head output (HD-SDI 1/HD-SDI 2), it is possible to select 1080p, 1080i, and 720p.
• Color temperature display and adjustment function (2000 K to 15000 K variable).
• Camera settings, such as video adjustments, can be saved to an SD memory card.
• The lens file function enables flare and shading values to be saved.
• Support for IP control.
• There are four user buttons on the camera head, with four on the AK-HVF100GJ LCD viewfinder and three on the AK-HVF75GJ LCD viewfinder.
• Two intercom lines can be connected with separate intercom lines.

Versatile Interfaces

• Diverse Outputs from CCU
• Long-distance Transmission
• Video and Data Transmission (TRUNK)

Diverse Outputs from CCU*1

Panasonic AK-UC3300 4K Studio Camera supports the uncompressed 12G-SDI output that is needed in the 4K age. Light compression technology called TICO 2 is also used, enabling 4K video to be sent by 3G-SDI without losing video quality, enabling current HD infrastructure to be used for 4K video transmission. The IP/12G/3G Interface Kit AK-NP600G (optional accessory) can be equipped for SMPTE ST2110 3 support.

Long-distance Transmission

Long-distance transmission of uncompressed video signals to the Camera Control Unit (CCU) via optical fiber is supported. Transmission of approximately 2 km is possible when power is supplied from the CCU. In addition, the transmission distance can be extended up to 10 km by using an external power supply for the camera and general-purpose optical transmission equipment. In addition to a dedicated serial line, IP connection via LAN cable is also supported for control between the CCU and the Remote Operation Panel (ROP).

Video and Data Transmission (TRUNK)

Video and data can be transmitted between the camera and CCU using only an optical cable, enabling the system to be upgraded according to the operating conditions.

HD-SDI (CCU->camera) two lines (internal FS), VBS (CCU->camera) two lines:

This line can be used for monitoring (studio floor monitor) with a prompter, fixed return or camera, etc.

HD-SDI (camera->CCU) one line (internal FS):

This line can be used to output video from a handheld or PTZ Camera in the studio or the field, etc. to the CCU (system). Since the camera video input is equipped with a frame synchronizer, asynchronous video signals can also be used.

LAN (1000BaseT) one line:

To be used to control external devices and PTZ Cameras by IP protocol. Transmission of streaming video is also supported.

DATA (RS422A or RS232C) two lines:

These lines can be used to transfer lens and pedestal position data in a virtual system.